Festivals

Guimaras Manggahan Festival Guimaras is an island adjacent to the Panay and Negros Islands famous for its world-class mangoes. Guimaras was once sub-province of Iloilo but has been an officially turned into a Province last may 22, 1992 headed by its own local leaders. The province has been known for its pristine and white beaches…

The Observance of the Holy Week Holy Week is a religious observance of a holy season in the Philippines. It is mostly participated by a large number of Roman Catholics in which majority of the country is composed of. It is a wide and long celebration where businesses close their establishment in order to pay…

The Dinagsa Festival of Cadiz, Negros Occidental Cadiz City known as the Dried Fish Capital of the Philippines is a second class city in the province of Negros Occidental. Currently there are improvements on infrastructure (specifically the commercial and fish ports) that is considerably being accomplished by the local government thereby expected to open new…

Dinagyang Festival: Depicts Religious and Cultural Festivities of the Philippines The schedule of activities for Dinagyang Festival 2016 has been moved to Dinagyang 2016 Schedule of Activities. The archipelago of the Philippines is no doubt a religious body that continuously celebrates their undying faith in every feasts day in honor of each province’s patron saint.…

Dinagyang 2016 is scheduled from November 21, 2015 with the launch of Ms Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 up to January 24, 2016 with Iloilo Dinagyang Ati Contest. The Dinagyang 2016 highlights will be celebrated on the 23rd and 24th of January. JANUARY 2016 03 – 4PM Miss Iloilo Dinagyang 2016 Fashion Show – SM City Iloilo…

The Feast of the Black Nazarene The Black Nazarene is a statue of Jesus with a dark skin, maroon and gold vestments bearing a cross. The image is being processioned every 9th of January and is attended by millions of its devotees in Quiapo, Manila. Though this is a religious event, some people believed that…

Simbang Gabi: Most Unforgettable Christmas Experience in the Philippines Christmas is a widespread celebration. It is a season that has been celebrated by almost every race and in different countries in the whole world. It is the time of sharing and of gathering for families and friends. Parties and foods are everywhere too! For a…

How Filipinos Celebrate Christmas? What is Christmas Christmas is a compound word composed of the words Christ and Mass. The origin of the word comes from an Old English word Crīstesmæsse and Middle English word Cristemasse meaning “Christ‘s Mass“. Christmas Day is an annual celebration to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is commonly observed by as a religious and cultural celebration…

Most Unforgettable Christmas Experience in the Philippines When the month that ends in “ber” comes, Filipinos start preparing for the most wonderful time of the year. You can notice Christmas decorations and ornaments adorning the houses as early as September. Christmas songs are around the corner; from radio stations to the malls, jingle bell rocks is…

The Kanyawan Feast of the Ibaloi in the City of Pines Baguio City is one of the most popular Philippine tourist destinations that are chosen by many travelers to relieve their stress. The cold climate, smell of pine trees and abundance of fresh vegetables, and fruits are some of the reasons to explore the city.…

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